The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Forces, During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States, Том 2J. Crissy, 1836 |
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... ment returned the fire of the enemy , and their example was followed by the others . Notwithstanding this departure from orders , they continued to advance with intrepidity , and Greene entertained sanguine hopes of victory . His ...
... ment returned the fire of the enemy , and their example was followed by the others . Notwithstanding this departure from orders , they continued to advance with intrepidity , and Greene entertained sanguine hopes of victory . His ...
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... ment , and of a bill which had been introduced on the part of administra- tion , authorizing his Majesty to conclude a peace or truce with those who were still denominated " the revolted colonies of North America . " These papers , he ...
... ment , and of a bill which had been introduced on the part of administra- tion , authorizing his Majesty to conclude a peace or truce with those who were still denominated " the revolted colonies of North America . " These papers , he ...
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... ment . May 21 . Wayne received intelligence of this movement ; and , determining to avail himself of the opportunity given by this division of his enemy to fight him in detail , immediately put his army in motion . He was soon informed ...
... ment . May 21 . Wayne received intelligence of this movement ; and , determining to avail himself of the opportunity given by this division of his enemy to fight him in detail , immediately put his army in motion . He was soon informed ...
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... ment of active military operations , produced great irritation during the leisure which prevailed after the enemy had abandoned the open field ; nd , in the Pennsylvania , line , which was composed chiefly of foreigners , the discontent ...
... ment of active military operations , produced great irritation during the leisure which prevailed after the enemy had abandoned the open field ; nd , in the Pennsylvania , line , which was composed chiefly of foreigners , the discontent ...
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... ment , which might change with a change of men . It was known to be the sense of the states they represented ; and consequently the hope could not be indulged that , on this subject , a future congress would be more just , or would ...
... ment , which might change with a change of men . It was known to be the sense of the states they represented ; and consequently the hope could not be indulged that , on this subject , a future congress would be more just , or would ...
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Стр. 405 - ... can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it ? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt that, in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it ? Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity...
Стр. 404 - It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric ? Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
Стр. 398 - ... the happiness of the people of these States, under the auspices of liberty, may be made complete by so careful a preservation and so prudent a use of this blessing as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection, and adoption of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.
Стр. 409 - THOUGH in reviewing the incidents of my administration, I am unconscious of intentional error, I am, nevertheless, too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors. Whatever they may be, I fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate the evils, to which they may tend. I shall also carry with me the hope that my country will never cease to view them with indulgence...
Стр. 404 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and to cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connections with private and public felicity.
Стр. 402 - I have already intimated to you the danger of Parties in the State, with particular reference to the founding of them on Geographical discriminations. Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the Spirit of Party, generally.
Стр. 405 - The execution of these maxims belongs to your representatives, but it is necessary that public opinion should co-operate. To facilitate to them the performance of their duty, it is essential that you should practically bear in mind that towards the payment of debts there must be revenue; that to have revenue there must be taxes; that no...
Стр. 6 - That every power vested in a government is in its nature sovereign, and includes, by force of the term, a right to employ all the means requisite and fairly applicable to the attainment of the ends of such power, and which are not precluded by restrictions and exceptions specified in the Constitution, or not immoral, or not contrary to the essential ends of political society.
Стр. 406 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Стр. 403 - It serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms; kindles the animosity of one part against another; foments occasional riot and insurrection.